Lego® Ideas 40533 Cosmic Cardboard Adventures

Current best price

Market value (new, sealed) on 7 November 2026: £12.66 – 30% below RRP (£17.99).

LEGO 40533 is currently available from £20.00 incl. shipping at eBay. 2 retailers compared.

Updated 7 November 2026 at 13:17

Lego 40533 price comparison: where is it cheapest?

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iFurther information
The Lego set Cosmic Cardboard Adventures with the set number 40533 is part of the LEGO Ideas theme and is recommended for ages 18+. That makes it a set mainly for adults. It was released in May 2022. It includes one minifigure. The model has 203 pieces, and we estimate it takes around < 1 hour to build. It was designed by Mel Caddick.607 Brickfact users have this set in their collection.
The set weighs about 0.252 kg. The box measures 10.3 x 5.6 x 1.9 in (26.2 x 14.1 x 4.8 cm). The recommended retail price is £17.99.
Our Brickfact Lego price comparison compares the prices of 2 shops for this set. It is currently cheapest at eBay for £20.00 including shipping. That is £0.10 per piece. Unfortunately, the set is currently not available below its recommended retail price.
The Part-Out-Value (POV) is the sum of the average prices paid on bricklink.com for all parts of this set. It is about £24.33. You save around £4.33 if you buy the complete set at eBay instead of the individual parts on bricklink.com. The current best offer therefore has a POV rate of 1.22: the Part-Out-Value divided by the current best price on Brickfact.

Lego 40533 product data

Set Information

Set ID
40533
Theme
Pieces
203
Designer
Mel Caddick
Building Time
< 1 hour
Age Range
18+
Minifigures
1

Availability

Release
05/2022
Retiring Status
Retired (12/2022)

Price Information

RRP
£17.99
Insiders Points (for purchase at Lego)
144
Part Out Value
£24.33
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Packaging

Weight
0.252 kg
Packaging dimensions
10.3 x 5.6 x 1.9 in
EAN (GTIN13)
5702017166872

Popularity with Brickfact users

users have this set
607
buyers in the last 12 months
28

607 Brickfact users have Cosmic Cardboard Adventures in their collection. 28 users bought it in the last 12 months.

Based on anonymized Brickfact user collections; shown only for sets with at least 10 users. As of 7 November 2026.

Lego 40533 price trend

Average sale price on secondary marketplaces – not the new price at retailers.

Current market value
£12.66
Growth vs. RRP
−29.6 % £17.99
Range
£10.61 – £12.66
Average
£11.90

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Lego 40533 price history: how has the price changed?

Brickfact has been recording retailer prices since 20/10/2026. Best price so far: £20.00 (15 days ago).

Current best price
£20.00 +11% vs. RRP
Best price since 20/10/2026
£20.00 +11% vs. RRP · 15 days ago

Daily lowest prices at the tracked shops, including shipping. Gaps indicate days with no recorded price. The table lists each shop’s lowest price.

Lowest price per retailer (since 20/10/2026)

Since 20/10/2026, eBay was the cheapest on 15 of 19 recorded days.

RetailerCurrentLowest priceDate
eBay LogoeBay£20.00£20.0006/11/26
Hadley Bricks LogoHadley Bricks£32.98£32.9807/11/26

Lowest price per day that Brickfact recorded at the retailers in the price comparison, including shipping where known – as in the comparison above. Amazon offers are not included in the price history.

Minifigures from 40533 Cosmic Cardboard Adventures

The Cosmic Cardboard Adventures set includes 1 different minifigures, 1 of which are unique to this set. The combined value of the minifigures is £2.04, which is ~11% of the RRP of this set.
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Thumbnail of minifigure idea105
Cosmic Cardboard Adventurer - 918 Classic Space Torso, Dark Tan Motorcycle Helmet
LEGO Ideas
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2022
#idea105
£2.04
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Unique

Official Set Description for LEGO 40533 Cosmic Cardboard Adventures

Relive imaginative childhood adventures aboard the Cosmic Cardboard Adventures (40533) building set. This model of a homemade cardboard bedroom rocket will transport you back to a time of carefree play when imaginations flew free.

Homemade hardware
The brainchild of creative fan-designer Ivan Guerrero, this set comprises a brick-built starship made of boxes, pillows, drinks cans, toys and other household items, all held together by the magic of duct tape and creativity. Climb on board and join the adventure.

Explore space without ever leaving home
Join Captain Billy as he assembles the starship for a journey into infinity and beyond. Accompanying him are the intrepid First Mate Teddy and Doctor Kitty. Explore strange new worlds, seek out the villainous Roboto and his plastic men, and boldly go where no kid has gone before – but be back in time for dinner!

  • Explore space without ever leaving home – Relive childhood adventures with the Cosmic Cardboard Adventures (40533) set, a brick-built recreation of a homemade bedroom starship
  • Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary – Full of details, such as boxes, pillows and drinks cans, that show how a child’s imagination can transform the everyday into the out-of-this-world
  • Birthday gift idea – Buildable toy stands over 2 in. (7 cm) high making this a colourful desk display piece

Building Instruction for LEGO 40533 Cosmic Cardboard Adventures

LEGO 40533 Frequently Asked Questions

How much does LEGO 40533 Cosmic Cardboard Adventures cost?
On 7 November 2026, the lowest price in the Brickfact price comparison is £20.00 incl. shipping at eBay. The RRP is £17.99.
Where can I buy LEGO 40533 cheapest?
Brickfact compares 2 retailers. The cheapest offers: eBay (£20.00), Hadley Bricks (£32.98).
Is LEGO 40533 still available?
LEGO has retired 40533 Cosmic Cardboard Adventures. New copies are still available at 2 retailers in our price comparison while stocks last.
When was LEGO 40533 cheapest?
Since tracking began on 20/10/2026, the lowest shop price recorded by Brickfact for LEGO 40533 was £20.00 on 23/10/2026 at eBay, including shipping. Amazon prices are not included.
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